logging in or signing up FCHS-History brigrf Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 36 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 04, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript 1910 : 1910 A group of local animal lovers incorporate as The Frederick County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Early Activities : Early Activities In the 1920s, the Society joins humane groups across the country to raise awareness about Vivisection. In 1924, the Society launches the first “Be Kind to Animals” week in Frederick. Our first shelter : Our first shelter In 1953, the Society receives permission from the city and county to equip a small building on Gas House Pike as an animal shelter. Slide 5: Bette White was among celebrities sending in congratulatory messages for our 100th Anniversary Celebration Over the Years : Over the Years 1958: We change our name to The Frederick County Humane Society 1975: First newsletter is distributed to membership and supporters. 1976: Plans are approved to build a new, larger shelter on Rosemont Avenue. 1977 : 1977 FCHS contributes $65,000 to the County to build the shelter, about 1/3 the cost. Slide 9: 1986: FCHS Board enters into agreement with area vets to donate services to the shelter. 1987: Local TV program “Making Friends” debuts on Cable 10, featuring animals available for adoption at the shelter. Slide 10: 1989: Humane Education program initiated for area school children. 1990: FCHS donates $46,000 for shelter expansion. 1993: FCHS holds a Candlelight Vigil at City Hall on behalf of animal welfare. Slide 12: 1994: 1st annual Walk-N-Wag event in Baker Park! 1996: Website launch, www.fchs.org Slide 15: 1996: The first Quick Fix for neutering male cats, $5 each. 1997: FCHS launches POP, low/cost spay neuter voucher program. Slide 16: 2000: FCHS adds dog and puppy positive reinforcement training to its programs. 2001: County decides not to renew contract. FCHS moves out of shelter and into space on Industry Lane. Slide 18: More Congrats from Celebrities on our 100th Anniversary Celebration! Slide 20: 2004: FCHS collaborates with The Downtown Frederick Partnership to offer first annual Dog Days of Summer event. Slide 21: 2005: FCHS partners with Friends for Life Animal Rescue to safely transport 35 dogs from Hurricane Katrina to Frederick to receive critical medical attention and enter new loving homes. Rescue of Katrina Dogs kick started our foster care/adoption program from our Industry Lane facility : Rescue of Katrina Dogs kick started our foster care/adoption program from our Industry Lane facility Slide 23: 2006: Pet Bereavement sessions now offered monthly. 2007: Rabies/Microchip clinics now offered quarterly. 2008: FCHS moves to its current location at 217 West Patrick St., downtown Frederick. Slide 24: Our Emergency Pet Food bank serves average of 65 families/monthly, thanks to local community pet food drives. Slide 25: In partnership with Two Paws Up! FCHS offers a Holiday Giving Tree, providing families with needed pet supplies, toys and food. Slide 26: FCHS supports area animal rescues in a number of ways Slide 27: Our Rabies/Microchip clinics help an average of 200 dogs and cats quarterly. Slide 28: Our Volunteers are Awesome Slide 29: Connecting hands, hearts and paws since 1910 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
FCHS-History brigrf Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 36 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 04, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript 1910 : 1910 A group of local animal lovers incorporate as The Frederick County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Early Activities : Early Activities In the 1920s, the Society joins humane groups across the country to raise awareness about Vivisection. In 1924, the Society launches the first “Be Kind to Animals” week in Frederick. Our first shelter : Our first shelter In 1953, the Society receives permission from the city and county to equip a small building on Gas House Pike as an animal shelter. Slide 5: Bette White was among celebrities sending in congratulatory messages for our 100th Anniversary Celebration Over the Years : Over the Years 1958: We change our name to The Frederick County Humane Society 1975: First newsletter is distributed to membership and supporters. 1976: Plans are approved to build a new, larger shelter on Rosemont Avenue. 1977 : 1977 FCHS contributes $65,000 to the County to build the shelter, about 1/3 the cost. Slide 9: 1986: FCHS Board enters into agreement with area vets to donate services to the shelter. 1987: Local TV program “Making Friends” debuts on Cable 10, featuring animals available for adoption at the shelter. Slide 10: 1989: Humane Education program initiated for area school children. 1990: FCHS donates $46,000 for shelter expansion. 1993: FCHS holds a Candlelight Vigil at City Hall on behalf of animal welfare. Slide 12: 1994: 1st annual Walk-N-Wag event in Baker Park! 1996: Website launch, www.fchs.org Slide 15: 1996: The first Quick Fix for neutering male cats, $5 each. 1997: FCHS launches POP, low/cost spay neuter voucher program. Slide 16: 2000: FCHS adds dog and puppy positive reinforcement training to its programs. 2001: County decides not to renew contract. FCHS moves out of shelter and into space on Industry Lane. Slide 18: More Congrats from Celebrities on our 100th Anniversary Celebration! Slide 20: 2004: FCHS collaborates with The Downtown Frederick Partnership to offer first annual Dog Days of Summer event. Slide 21: 2005: FCHS partners with Friends for Life Animal Rescue to safely transport 35 dogs from Hurricane Katrina to Frederick to receive critical medical attention and enter new loving homes. Rescue of Katrina Dogs kick started our foster care/adoption program from our Industry Lane facility : Rescue of Katrina Dogs kick started our foster care/adoption program from our Industry Lane facility Slide 23: 2006: Pet Bereavement sessions now offered monthly. 2007: Rabies/Microchip clinics now offered quarterly. 2008: FCHS moves to its current location at 217 West Patrick St., downtown Frederick. Slide 24: Our Emergency Pet Food bank serves average of 65 families/monthly, thanks to local community pet food drives. Slide 25: In partnership with Two Paws Up! FCHS offers a Holiday Giving Tree, providing families with needed pet supplies, toys and food. Slide 26: FCHS supports area animal rescues in a number of ways Slide 27: Our Rabies/Microchip clinics help an average of 200 dogs and cats quarterly. Slide 28: Our Volunteers are Awesome Slide 29: Connecting hands, hearts and paws since 1910